Robert J Rooney DDS
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| 100 Smart Place = Slidell LA = 70458 = (985) 641-6607 |
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Available TMJ disorder treatments
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| = | Taking a non-aspirin pain reliever or prescription medications such as muscle relaxants, analgesics, or anti-inflammatory drugs |
| = | Eating soft foods |
| = | Avoiding chewing gum |
| = | Applying moist heat or ice |
| = | Physical therapy |
| = | Teaching relaxation techniques to control muscle tension |
| = | Stress management training techniques |
| = | Posture training |
| = | Wearing bite plates to eliminate the harmful effects of clenching or grinding the teeth, and a better positioning of the jaws |
| = | Adjusting the bite, known as "occlusal equilibration" involving removing interferences when the teeth touch |
| = | Replacement of defective restorations that prevent the jaws from meeting properly |
| = | Orthodontics, to put the teeth in proper position |
| = | Surgery |
In most cases we treat at Slidell Dental Care, the symptoms related to
TMJ
disorders can be successfully treated to reduce or eliminate your
discomfort. Postponement of treatment usually results in more damage to
the joint, muscles, or teeth.
For more information about how we can help you with TMJ problems, call us
at (985) 641-6607, we will be happy to help you.
No representation is made that the quality of the dental services to be performed is greater than the quality of other available dental services.
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Proper diagnosis is critical to make sure you
receive treatment for your particular condition. At Slidell Dental Care we